Visi

Visi is a celebration of living well. It is committed to bringing readers the best of South African design, decor and architecture, together with the latest international trends. The innovative magazine prides itself on quality and integrity in design and editorial content. Readers enjoy news about today’s decor and design trends, new products and ideas, as well as features on South Africa’s most beautiful homes and spaces.

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Vision • INTERNATIONAL DIRECTIONS AND LOCAL INSPIRATIONS

Design Deconstruction MAXIMALISM • Maximalists have mastered the art of layering colour, pattern and texture to create very personalised interiors. Now’s the time to embrace the bold mishmash and make home yours.

NEW MOODS • Held in Frankfurt every February, AMBIENTE is one of the top international trade fairs for cooking, dining and household products. VISI’s Annemarie Meintjes was there – these are her favourites from the 2020 event.

PLASTIC FANTASTIC • We go back to the future to celebrate one of the great design materials.

Travel Diary DOOK • “Ignore the obsession with seeing the Big Five animals,” says one of our favourite photographers, who has shot hundreds of lodges and camps over the years. “Rather go for the big five experiences – and if you’re lucky, you’ll get both.”

The Spark of Life • Unless your partner already lives with you, lockdown relationships are instantly transformed into long-distance liaisons. KATHRYN WHITE considers the odds.

Collectibles • Lockdown has shown DR NECHAMA BRODIE that, in a world where Marie Kondo sparks joy for some, there is eternal worth in collecting things of uncertain value.

Zoom and Zeal • In the midst of an extremely anxious time, reveals MOHALE MASHIGO, moments of pure joy can be found.

WIN a Limited-edition Lounger! • One lucky reader will win a WAZ Outdoor lounger that celebrates the collaboration between Pongrácz and South African designer Sir Abner, worth R20 000.

MOROCCAN MODERNIST • A FEW KILOMETRES FROM MARRAKECH, THIS COUNTRYSIDE HOUSE OFFERS A WELCOMING AND UNIQUE TAKE ON THE TRADITIONAL MOROCCAN RIAD.

SPACE EXPLORING • BY COMBINING RESPECT FOR THE CHARMS OF A HERITAGE BUILDING WITH A CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURAL APPROACH, AN AWARD-WINNING RENOVATION BROUGHT THIS HOME BEAUTIFULLY UP TO DATE.

TROPICOOL • An architect’s decision to restore rather than renovate her 60-year-young modernist marvel of a home is a timely reminder of the of the movement’s roots – and a valuable lesson in the power of longevity.

OLDSOUU • A HERITAGE VILLA HAS BEEN BOTH RESPECTFULLY RESTORED AND MODIFIED TO RETAIN THE HOME’S PERIOD CHARACTER AND GIVE IT A SOPHISTICATED CONTEMPORARY FEEL.

ISDOT NIEU • THE OWNERS OF FIFTY SEVEN WATERBERG IN THE HEART OF THE WATERBERG BIOSPHERE HAD A SPECIFIC VISION IN MIND FOR THE EXPANSION OF THEIR PRIVATE GAME LODGE.

SHARED SPACE • COMFORT AND THE COMMUNITY OF FAMILY WERE CENTRAL TO THE RENOVATION OF CELEBREATED DESIGN DUO GEORDI DE SOUSA COSTA AND BOYD FERGUSON’S MULTI-GENERATIONAL WEEKEND HOME.

GREAT DESIGN... • “…blends aesthetics, FUNCTIONALITY, creativity and ABSTRACT IDEAS to create objects that don’t just serve a purpose but that TELL A STORY.”

Organic Dynamic • Mirroring the organic shapes found in nature, these pieces bring a comforting element to any space – an ideal contrast to bold and angular contemporary designs.

Get in Touch • The Mill Fabrics’ latest collection, Hygge, is a sensory treat that combines luxurious comfort with tactile appeal.

The Return of Rattan • Rattan, cane, bamboo, wicker… We just can’t get...